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Managing Medical Issues: Freedom, Independence, and Transition

Explore the various situations, true or false, related to managing medical issues as a young adult. Learn about your rights, options, and how to involve others in decision-making. Discover the importance of HIPAA and how to navigate the complex healthcare system.

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Managing Medical Issues: Freedom, Independence, and Transition

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  1. FreedomIndependenceTransition

  2. Situations True/False/???

  3. Managing Medical Issues Can my parents’ medical policy still cover me even if I am 18?

  4. Managing Medical Issues Yes, until you are 26... Plan allows it Premiums are paid Parents agree

  5. Managing Medical Issues What if I am on my own?

  6. Managing Medical Issues Can get insurance from the Affordable Care Act

  7. Managing Medical Issues What if I can’t afford health care on on my own?

  8. Managing Medical Issues Check out options at www.HealthCare.gov Could qualify for assistance Could qualify for Medicaid

  9. Managing Medical Issues What is HIPAA and why should I care?

  10. Managing Medical Issues Shorthand for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule kicks in at 18 Written consent to share information

  11. Managing Medical Issues Will the doctors and the hospital still talk to my parents, my roommate, or significant other about mycondition?

  12. Managing Medical Issues Probably not... A written disclosure statement is needed before a medical issue arises

  13. Managing Medical Issues So what if I am in a hospital heavily sedated and unable to talk? Can’t trusted people in my life find out what’s going on?

  14. Managing Medical Issues Not really until you sign a release Can only see you

  15. Managing Medical Issues What can I do to have others intervene on my behalf?

  16. Managing Medical Issues Set up an Advance Directive Health Care Power of Attorney Living Will

  17. Managing Medical Issues Aren’t these decisions really for the elderly?

  18. Managing Medical Issues Think car accident Think work-related accident Think distance away from loved ones

  19. Managing Medical Issues Do I need both a Power of Attorney and a Living Will?

  20. Managing Medical Issues Courts will assign a guardian if you don’t have a Power of Attorney and are unable to communicate Living Will tells health officials what they can and cannot do

  21. Managing Medical Issues What if I am coping with some mental health issues or drug-related issues? Can I get other people involved in making decisions about my care?

  22. Managing Medical Issues Yes, of course... Declarations of Mental Health Treatment

  23. Managing Medical Issues What do I do with all of these documents once I make my decisions?

  24. Managing Medical Issues Make several copies (keep one) Give copy to your HealthCare Power of Attorney designee Leave a copy with your physician

  25. Situations Answers

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